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I have a car to detail tomorrow and I'd like to begin the shift from rags to MF, are there any stores that I could purchase them, in the MD area or generally?

This isn't an ideal situation, I'm in college and have a car to do. We have a Track Auto nearby but I'm not sure if they stock MF. If I can't get my hands on some MF, would Terry Towels be alright to buff off wax?

I've waxed a couple of cars this summer using Meguiar's paste wax #26. After the car is complete I notice that you can see a little haze of wax... its not a perfect buff off or something. I'm trying to troubleshoot the problem and am having no luck. Thanks fellas.

I'm finally getting them printed because business is great for part-time work (after the 7:30-4:00 p.m.). I need help with layout. I was thinking in first line, second, third Patel & Lehman Automotive Detailing 202.352.1453 but I really could use help for choosing a layout...

I'm doing a big run and trying to choose whether to do fliers in mailboxes or on cars.

I just got the Canon S230 from the ELPH line which boasts the "smallest camera in the world." IF you ever need a camera that is small, enough so to fit in your jeans without a buldge, get this one!! It takes the best pictures and is tiny.

I am finally beginning to research the costs of opening a detail shop in Bethesda, MD or Washington D.C. so if anyone has considered opening a job, please help me out. Obvious costs are going to be Rent Water Electricity Products What else? How much can I expect for each of...

Last month I got a reccomendation to seek out Corporations that have concierges for their executives and who need to be pampered with the finest car care. This reccomendation was landed to me by Aurora40, who I would like to thank on this forum. Thank you Bob! Currently, I am in the process...

I've been considering opening a shop but never actually put real thought into it. Regardless, I love detailing and enjoy marketing and learning etc. I'm 19 go to the University of Maryland, College Park. My neighbor is a businessman and has given me ideas and guidance for everything I've done...

Finally as these flakes fall, I begin to realize its nearly mid February. With that in mind the spring is around the corner with one of the largest snow storms ever coming (Friday) for the east coast! Regardless, I have allocated $300 on a budget to bring in new customers and was wondering if...

Good Afternoon All, I am in college 2nd year and would like to buy a car. I just got ride of my 91 Toyota Mr2. Loved the car, hated mid-engine because it was a horrible car to drive in the rain, snow, etc. It attracts too much attention (yellow). So as I settle down I would like to buy a...

In one of the other threads I was just reading that waxing does not protect a car for too long. I want to detail a few of my buddies cars and am now rethinking what services to offer. I was originally planning on Swirl Removing Polishing Waxing Instead what are the alternatives...

This weekend the high is going to be about 40 degrees (Washington D.C.) and I was wondering it that is too cold to apply paste wax? Thanks.

to all of you. take care, be safe.

I'm writing a business plan as many of you know and I found some amazing numbers, etc. Details Details Details a shop in Rockville, MD makes some money. *$900,000 in revenue. *does a monthly mailing (3000-4000) they say 300,000 to 400,000 a month and have a hit rate of 40%. *the...

I'm in the process of researching the competition in the MD & NOVA area and am seeking help finding mobile detailers and shops that detail. If anyone could help me provide phone numbers or even company names and places of operation that would be great ! thanks. I've already got...

Do you use a rotary or PC for swirl removing? Or do you do it all by hand? Thanks for the answers, in advance.

I am trying to get an idea of what I will need to clean the rugs the best that I can in the most time efficient manner or in the cheapest manner? (I'm assuming there will be two possibilities for this) thanks.

What is the difference between the two?

74.2% of of the residents earn over $75,000/year. Median earnings $167,000. That is according the Census information 2002. I am now looking to decide how much to charge. I am able to do a complete detail from swirl removing to pre-wax to waxing. And the same for the interior of the cars. I...